Research Article

Role of Forensic Science in Bioinformatics

Qura-Tul-Ain, (BSBI-14)

International Islamic University Islamabad

March 25th, 2019

Role of Forensic Science in Bioinformatics

Abstract

Bioinformatics, an emerging powerful science gradually enfolds all sorts of sciences under
its huge banner; Forensic Sciences being one of them. With the passing time the
productiveness, efficacy and virtue of Bioinformatics based tools is taking over the
Forensic Sciences and research. Whether it be declaration via extracting the tiniest DNA
from the tiniest microbial sample, DNA profiling, gender identification or the most
advanced Automatic Fingerprint Recognition System, computational tools are aiding the
Forensics in every possible way. Furthermore, Next Generation Sequencing technology
along with the epigenetic studies gives rise to a vast research domain by simultaneously
analyzing multiple loci that are of forensic interest in multiple genetic contexts. The paper
evaluates then boosting influence of computation on this immensely significant field,
especially in terms of law and order. A series of physical evidences are put up for the
critical analysis that reveal pros and cons and definitely the efficacy of the techniques that
are being implemented including DNA profiles, STR profiles, AFSR algorithms,
sequencing, computer review, storing DNA evidence, Next Generation Sequencing and
others.

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Role of Forensic Science in Bioinformatics

Table of Contents

Page No.

Introduction ………………………………………………………………...1

Forensic Require Bioinformatics…………………………………………..3

DNA Testing…………….…………………………………………………..3

Person’s Identification …………………………………………………….4

Gender Identification………………………………………………………4

Parentage Testing ……….………………………………………………....4

STR System……………………………………………………………...…4

Microsatellites ……………………………………………………………...4

Next Generation Sequencing and Forensic ………………………….…...4

Epigenetics……………………………………………………………….....4

Discussion…………………………………………………………………..5

Conclusion……………………………………………………………….…5

References …………………………………………………………………5

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